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Double or Nothing in the Desert or Doubling Down on Celebrities (ep.929)

Double or Nothing in the Desert or Doubling Down on Celebrities (ep.929)

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 WWE in 2025 is choosing celebrity clout over their roster to get their wrestling over, delivering an insult to the faithful fanbase.The year 2025 in WWE has starkly illuminated a troubling trajectory, one where the supposed pursuit of mainstream relevance through celebrity sideshows has taken clear precedence over the craft of professional wrestling.The company's increasing reliance on figures like social media influencer-turned-part-time champion Logan Paul, the ever-present Pat McAfee, and even fleeting appearances or associations with names like NBA star Tyrese Haliburton and musician Travis Scott, paints a clear picture: WWE brass seemingly believes the path to expanded viewership lies not in compelling wrestling narratives or athletic prowess, but in the fleeting glow of external star power.This strategy, ostensibly designed to "bring more viewers to wrestling," is in reality a thinly veiled admission of contempt for the existing audience and a misunderstanding of what truly sustains the art form. Instead of cultivating dedicated followers of the wrestling product itself – the in-ring psychology, the long-term storytelling, the development of homegrown talent – WWE appears content to chase the ephemeral buzz generated by famous faces. The result is an environment where many attendees and viewers are drawn by the novelty of seeing a celebrity in a WWE ring, contributing to a "wrestling atmosphere" of spectacle and temporary excitement, rather than an appreciation for the wrestling product.This focus on celebrity spectacle as the primary draw actively diminishes the wrestlers who form the backbone of the company and insults the intelligence of its fanbase. To assume that the audience, often characterized by its passionate, if sometimes juvenile and naively loyal devotion, can be perpetually placated by shiny objects and famous interlopers is a profound misjudgment. It suggests a belief that this "delusional, cult-like fanbase," as some would describe it, lacks the discernment to see this shift for what it is: a hollowing out of the core product in favor of easily digestible, mainstream-friendly moments that ultimately offer little substance to those invested in wrestling as more than just background noise for celebrity appearances.The message being sent is that the wrestling itself isn't enough, and that the loyal fans are too foolish to notice or care about this fundamental devaluation of the sport they purportedly love.All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is gearing up for its seventh annual **Double or Nothing** pay-per-view, set to make its Arizona debut this Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the **Desert Diamond Arena** in Glendale, just outside Phoenix.The card is headlined by the **Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament Final** pitting **Will Ospreay** against **Hangman Adam Page**. The winner earns a coveted AEW World Championship shot, setting the stage for a clash of styles. Ospreay’s breathtaking aerial offense and Page’s hard-hitting intensity promise a potential show-stealer, blending technical prowess with raw emotion. Meanwhile, the **AEW Women’s World Championship** is on the line as **‘Timeless’ Toni Storm** defends her title against **Mina Shirakawa**, who earned her shot by pinning Storm at AEW Beach Break. Their chemistry and contrasting styles—Storm’s flamboyant technical skill versus Shirakawa’s high-energy approach—will make this a standout bout.Grudge matches add to the excitement, with **Mark Briscoe** facing **Ricochet** in a brutal **Stretcher Match**. Victory requires incapacitating the opponent and moving them across a designated line on a stretcher, ensuring a chaotic clash of Ricochet’s high-flying athleticism and Briscoe’s gritty brawling. Another marquee matchup features **Mercedes Moné** taking on **Jamie Hayter**, a collision of technical precision and powerhouse offense with major implications for the women’s division.Additionally, **FTR** battles **Nigel McGuinness and Daniel Garcia** in a tag team showdown, blending classic wrestling with modern flair, while the **Hurt Syndicate** faces the **Sons of Texas** in a faction war that promises hard-hitting action. The card wouldn’t be complete without the signature **Anarchy in the Arena**, a no-holds-barred, multi-man brawl that spills across the venue to avenge AEW against the Death Riders.Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.comSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel and search for King Of PodcastsFollow KOP on X and TikTok @kingofpodcasts (F Meta!)Listen to KOP’s other programs, Podcasters Row… and the Wrestling is Real Wrestling Podcast and The Broadcasters Podcast.Buy KOP a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3TAB983ZQPNVLDrop KOP a CashApp https://cash.app/$kingofallpodcastsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...
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